On the class wiki site, post your favorite new Web 2.0 tool that has not been covered in detail in this class that you have discovered in this course or elsewhere. List the URL, what the tool is, and why you find it useful using the wiki template page. No duplication allowed-each page must be an original new tool. This can be done after reviewing the Unit 9 material, which covers more Web 2.0 resources.
Describe in detail what the site does, what service(s) it provides, and how it does so. In addition, cover the following items in your description in narrative form.
Is it a free site or does it have both free and paid features or just a trial version?
This site is free.
Does it have ads?
No
Does it allow sharing of content and collaboration? if so, how?
No real collaborative aspects. You can display the information on the board to the students to share with them the data.
Does it have a specific section for teachers and students?
No. It is mainly meant for the teachers.
Is it appropriate for use in schools?
Yes, it is designed for teachers.
Is it appropriate for use by students? If so, what grade levels would it be appropriate for, in your estimation
It would be appropriate for all grades. The level of questions that can be input will vary.
Educational Uses of Site
Describe specific examples of how this tool could be used in a classroom, either by the teacher, the students or both. 1. Giving a review for a quiz or test. 2. Review the lesson just taught. 3. Mini assessment 4. Fun game
Review of Site
Plickers is a system that a teacher can use to get data from students. The teacher will input questions into the Plickers site that will then be posted for the whole to read. When the students what to submit their answer, they hold up a card that can be scanned by the teacher indicating their answer. The Plickers site is used to print the cards off that are then scanned by the teachers QR Code Scanner on their phone. The results are then processed by the Plickers website and immediate data is obtained. This data can be viewed anonymously to the entire class in an effort to show the students what they need to work on and what they properly understand. The site also retains the information that was gathered and can also organize a teachers class by periods and/or subject.
Unit 5.2A Assignment
On the class wiki site, post your favorite new Web 2.0 tool that has not been covered in detail in this class that you have discovered in this course or elsewhere. List the URL, what the tool is, and why you find it useful using the wiki template page. No duplication allowed-each page must be an original new tool. This can be done after reviewing the Unit 9 material, which covers more Web 2.0 resources.
Student Name:
Justin BergerTitle of Site:
PlickersURL:
https://plickers.com/Description of Site:
Describe in detail what the site does, what service(s) it provides, and how it does so. In addition, cover the following items in your description in narrative form.Educational Uses of Site
Describe specific examples of how this tool could be used in a classroom, either by the teacher, the students or both.1. Giving a review for a quiz or test.
2. Review the lesson just taught.
3. Mini assessment
4. Fun game
Review of Site
Plickers is a system that a teacher can use to get data from students. The teacher will input questions into the Plickers site that will then be posted for the whole to read. When the students what to submit their answer, they hold up a card that can be scanned by the teacher indicating their answer. The Plickers site is used to print the cards off that are then scanned by the teachers QR Code Scanner on their phone. The results are then processed by the Plickers website and immediate data is obtained. This data can be viewed anonymously to the entire class in an effort to show the students what they need to work on and what they properly understand. The site also retains the information that was gathered and can also organize a teachers class by periods and/or subject.